5 Reasons To Stop Ignoring Your Mental Health The human brain is the foundation of everything that we value. The people that we love, the experiences that we cherish, the sensations that we enjoy so much—it all comes back to the brain. Why then, does our culture have such a problem with talking openly and […]

Clothing, food, and shelter are staples that we all need to survive. As a parent, your first and foremost responsibility is to ensure that your children have access to these basic needs on a daily basis. However, your parental responsibilities extend far beyond providing tangible objects. Often, the most valuable gifts you can pass on […]

Depression is one of the most pervasive mental disorders in the United States. According to the ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association of America), major depressive disorder affects more than 15 million Americans (6.7% of the population) in any given year. The ADAA also states that depression is the leading cause of disability for adults ages […]

Mental illness has been around for decades, but it has only recently started to receive the attention and awareness it deserves. Though we are well on the way to a more aware, accepting culture, we still have a long way to go. As a licensed online therapist, I am privileged to dedicate my practice to […]

The fate of our future rests on our children’s shoulders. That seems like a lot of responsibility to place on kids, but it’s true. As the next generation, the future of our world will depend on the type of environment our children create. As parents, it goes without saying that we should do everything we […]

Self-confidence is the secret ingredient to success, both in business and in personal life. It is the tool you need to overcome fear of failure, to garner the courage to break out of your comfort zone, and to persevere when something doesn’t work out quite the way you planned. The question is: where does it come […]

If you’re like most students, college will probably feel like a bit of an emotional roller coaster. You may experience fear and anxiety about leaving home for the first time, nervousness at the prospect of meeting countless new people, and uncertainty about what academic challenges lie ahead. Eventually, you’ll get comfortable in your new environment. […]

As a parent, few things in life matter as much as the health and well-being of your child. While dedicating time and energy to supporting their physical health is important, it is equally crucial to spend time nurturing their emotional and psychological health. The emotions children experience in their early developmental years lay the foundation […]

Your mental state is often a reflection of the world you live in. Though this is not always the case, people battling with anxiety, eating disorders, depression, or other mental health disorders often have some aspect of their life that feels hopeless or out of their control. It’s important to recognize that this aspect may […]

Anxiety isn’t like nervousness. Nervousness is an emotion that arises when you are faced with a challenging or intimidating situation. Though it may be all-consuming in the moment, it fades soon after the situation has passed. This is in stark contrast to anxiety, wherein feelings of anxiousness linger even when an intimidating situation is not […]

According to the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Eating Disorders, approximately 30 million people in the United States suffer from anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and related eating disorders. Despite their relative prevalence, many people know very little about eating disorders and the intense challenges they cause.  In my online counseling practice, I spend a […]

“Good things come to those who wait.” “Nothing good comes easy.” “Be patient – it’ll be worth the wait.” These words of wisdom have guided us for years. We grow up hearing phrases such as these that remind us to be patient and not to “rush the process,” but in today’s fast-paced digital world, it […]